About the Play
The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a play that tells the story of six children who are basically social misfits. These adolescents have never been popular, but they are now on stage competing in the biggest spelling bee in the world.
The contestants are not only looking to fit into their world, but they’re also looking to stand out, and their competitiveness is only surpassed by the adults in the play who spurn them on to victory. These over-competitive adults present an interesting satirical commentary in and of themselves, and their style lends much to the overall comedic nature of the production.
What Makes the Musical Unique
The play introduces the audience to a cast of highly interesting characters. It also introduces every audience to four new characters. Are you confused? Allow us to explain, and then you’ll understand why you need to come to every performance fully prepared.
Before every show, four audience members are recruited to appear on the stage as guest spellers. These guest performers are chosen through a thorough due diligence process, including pre-show interviews and a series of questionnaires. These audience/impromptu cast members are in for a delightful experience, as several unexpected twists are taken with each performance.
Therefore, you will need to bone up on your spelling if you acquire The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tickets. If you’re so inclined, you just may wind up as part of the cast for the evening. No other big-time production offers the same level of wit and surprise, and the audience is literally part of every performance.
Roots of the Show
The show started as an informal production in the winter of 2004, and through a series of connections, William Finn was convinced to take this informal, local production to the “next level.” Finn has done this before with other shows, so the fact that the play was soon playing off-Broadway was no surprise.
What is a surprise is how every show plays out. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee tickets are sure to provide you with a night to remember, so act now to see a growing theater legend live.